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Get custom nylon parts for functional prototypes, assembly testing, and small-batch production. TENGHUI offers PA12 and glass-fiber-reinforced nylon, with finishing and inspection support to meet your project requirements.
* Typical production lead time. Post-dyeing, vapor smoothing, and shipping time may apply.
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing Process | HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) |
| Materials | PA12 nylon and glass-fiber-reinforced nylon |
| Applications | Functional prototypes, assembly components, fixtures, and small-batch production |
| Maximum Part Size | Confirmed according to material, geometry, and build orientation |
| Dimensional Tolerances | Confirmed after drawing and geometry review |
| Surface Finishing | Bead blasting, black dyeing, and custom painting |
| Production Lead Time | Confirmed according to material, quantity, and finishing requirements |
| Inspection | Dimensional and visual checks against agreed requirements |
TENGHUI reviews your design, material, and quantity to plan printing, finishing, and inspection. Our engineers ensure each batch meets functional strength and cosmetic expectations.
• 2D Drawing Guidelines: Include a 2D drawing for critical dimensions, mating features, and surface requirements.
• Quotation Confirmation: Material grade, achievable specifications, and production lead time are fully confirmed during quotation.
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a powder bed fusion technology developed by HP. It selectively applies fusing and detailing agents to polymer powder, then uses thermal energy to form each layer with balanced mechanical properties.
The surrounding powder naturally supports the parts during printing, so separate support structures are generally unnecessary. This allows complex organic shapes, internal channels, and efficient 3D nesting of multiple components within a single build.
MJF is an ideal, practical choice for functional nylon prototypes, assembly testing, manufacturing aids, and low-to-mid volume end-use parts without the upfront cost and lead time of mold tooling.
Choose a material based on stiffness, toughness, dimensional requirements, and operating conditions.
A versatile choice for functional prototypes, housings, brackets, and assembly components. PA12 offers a useful balance of stiffness and toughness for general engineering applications.
Consider PA12 for fit checks, handling tests, and selected clips or snap-fit features. Performance depends on geometry and service conditions.
Suitable for housings, fixtures, and components requiring increased stiffness and dimensional stability.
Suitability for impact loads, thin features, and repeated flexing is reviewed against the selected material grade and application.
Unsure between standard PA12 and glass-filled nylon? Upload your CAD models and tell us your load conditions for technical selection advice.
Consult an EngineerLeverage powder-bed multi-agent fusion to achieve isotropic mechanical strength, cost-effective nesting, and injection-mold-like quality without tooling constraints.
Produce prototypes and selected production components directly from CAD data[cite: 14]. MJF can be a practical option while designs are evolving or quantities do not justify injection molding[cite: 14].
Multiple components can be nested within a build to share production capacity[cite: 14]. Unit cost depends on part size, geometry, quantity, and build utilization[cite: 14].
Create intricate shapes without support structures attached to the part[cite: 14]. Hollow sections and internal channels still need suitable access for powder removal[cite: 14].
We review wall thickness, mating features, and cleaning access before production[cite: 14]. Parts are inspected against the agreed requirements before shipping[cite: 14].
Ready to produce functional nylon parts with HP MJF? Upload your CAD models for prompt nesting evaluation, DFM review, and quotation.
Get a QuoteMJF and selective laser sintering (SLS) are powder-based processes used to manufacture functional polymer parts. The right choice depends on material, appearance, geometry, quantity, and delivery requirements.
| Comparison | HP MJF | SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Method | Fusing agents and thermal energy | Laser selectively sinters powder |
| Separate Support Structures | Generally unnecessary | Generally unnecessary |
| Typical PA12 Appearance | Gray to charcoal before coloring | Commonly white or off-white before coloring |
| Surface Texture | Matte and textured before further finishing | Matte and textured before further finishing |
| Common Applications | Functional prototypes, fixtures, and batch production | Functional prototypes, fixtures, and batch production |
| Material Selection | Depends on equipment and qualified material grades | Depends on equipment and qualified material grades |
| Cost and Lead Time | Depend on geometry, quantity, material, and build utilization | Depend on geometry, quantity, material, and build utilization |
Unsure which powder bed fusion process fits your component? Send your design and application requirements to TENGHUI for help selecting a suitable process.
Select Process With EngineerSelect a finish based on appearance, handling, and dimensional requirements. Available options depend on the selected material grade.
Remove accessible residual powder and create a more uniform matte appearance. Parts retain a fine surface texture after blasting.
Give compatible nylon parts a darker, more uniform appearance while largely retaining the printed texture. Final color depends on the material and geometry.
Specify a RAL or Pantone reference and your preferred matte, satin, or gloss finish. Surface preparation, color matching, and acceptance requirements are agreed before production.
Engineering Note: Painting may affect critical dimensions and require additional lead time. Please clearly mark areas that must remain unpainted (masked) on your 2D drawings.
Design consideration directly affects part strength, cooling uniformity, and powder removal efficiency. Follow these engineering guidelines to get the most reliable nylon components.
Suitable wall thickness depends on material, feature size, unsupported length, and applied load. Large panels and structural features may need thicker sections or reinforcing ribs.
Avoid abrupt thickness changes where possible, and identify thin or delicate features for engineering review before production.
Hollow sections and internal channels need openings for cleaning. Opening size and location should account for cavity depth, internal bends, and access to internal surfaces.
Completely enclosed cavities can retain loose, un-fused powder and should be modified with at least two evacuation holes.
Mating components and moving joints need suitable clearance. Required gaps depend on component geometry, contact area, build orientation, and cleaning access.
Provide a dimensioned drawing for critical fits and account for extra thickness added by paint or surface coating.
Mark visible cosmetic surfaces, datums, and critical dimensions on your 2D drawings.
Include color references, surface texture requirements, and any specific inspection documentation needed before production begins.
Both processes fuse polymer powder and generally do not require separate support structures. MJF uses fusing agents and thermal energy, while SLS uses a laser.
Material options, appearance, cost, and delivery should be compared for the specific project.
PA12 is a versatile starting point for general functional prototypes and assembly components. Glass-fiber-reinforced nylon is worth considering when greater stiffness and dimensional stability are priorities.
Share the expected loads, temperature, and use conditions so we can review the appropriate material.
Standard PA12 parts commonly have a gray to charcoal appearance. Glass-fiber-reinforced nylon may differ in color and texture.
Black dyeing and custom painting can be reviewed for the selected material and required appearance.
Leak-tightness depends on material, wall thickness, geometry, processing, and operating conditions.
For parts that must contain liquid or gas, specify the medium, pressure, temperature, and leak-test requirements. Sealing performance must be evaluated for the application.
MJF can be a practical option for prototypes, bridge production, and selected small-batch applications because it avoids mold tooling.
Injection molding may offer better economics at higher quantities or when specific materials and cosmetic finishes are required.
Achievable dimensions and wall thickness depend on part size, geometry, material, and printing conditions.
Send your CAD model and a 2D drawing with critical dimensions so we can confirm feasibility before production.
Lead time depends on material, quantity, part size, build scheduling, finishing, and inspection requirements. Your quotation confirms the production schedule. Shipping time is additional.
If you have any questions or would like to book a session please contact us.
Once we receive your design files, our senior manufacturing engineers will manually perform a comprehensive DFM review and deliver an accurate, optimized quote within 24 hours.
